calves

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According to the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration, the population has declined by more than half since 2016, and sightings of calves have become rare.

From Science Daily • Apr. 13, 2026

“If I lived in another country, my legs wouldn’t look like this,” she said, rolling up her pants to show the chronic sores on her calves.

From Los Angeles Times • Mar. 22, 2026

It’s primarily the hamstrings and quadriceps, but everything, including the glutes, calves, hips and core, counts.

From Los Angeles Times • Feb. 7, 2026

A female elephant can live as long as 80 years, yet she produces only a small number of calves over her lifetime.

From Science Daily • Jan. 16, 2026

He was looking down at the sun-bathed afghan where it covered Franny’s calves and ankles.

From "Franny and Zooey" by J. D. Salinger